Wuxia with a Jianghu Setting and Beautiful Writing 武侠，江湖，有文笔。

1. 251 救 Help! This Lousy System Is Making Me Found a Sect! 救命！这破系统让我开宗立派！ The Crying of Xiao Xiao萧萧之鸣Eastern Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to another world as a sickly man, the male lead triggers a System: if he fails to save twenty people within three years, he’ll die of his illness. He sets off on a journey to save people, meeting one lovely confidante after another along the way. In the end, he’s forced to found a sect and finds his happy ending. (This is not a cultivation novel.) The premise is fairly fresh, leaving behind the traditional level-up-and-fight-monsters formula. The protagonist is frail at firs 35.4kReads9.2Score3.5kShelves

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   Wuxia + Jianghu + Fantasy + Multiple Female Leads + + + + + +

2. 252 剑 Sword and Jianghu, Blade and Court 剑与江湖，刀与朝廷 Zhu Ruyi朱如意Eastern Fantasy223k WordsCompleted A gourd that always has wine, a divine sword that is always sharp, a tireless steed, and a blue robe that never wears out. The road through the martial world is long, and the story even longer. Let me tell it to you, slowly. The levels of cultivation in this book are divided as follows: Ninth Rank, Eighth Rank, Seventh Rank, Sixth Rank, Fifth Rank, Fourth Rank, Third Rank, Second Rank, First Rank, and Grandmaster. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   200,000 words, not even a rating, I'm about to give up, and the number of readers keeps dropping.

3. 253 大 Ming Dynasty Bounty Hunter: Soul-Sundering Saber 大明捉刀人之断魂刀 Midnight Cold Star午夜寒星Eastern Fantasy227k WordsCompleted The gallbladder of a ten-thousand-year-old demon dragon, a blade forged from eight thousand vengeful souls. How could either be anything but a rare treasure? Grudges and passions, love and hate without end. Behold the passionate saber-wielder and the heartless swordsman, beneath the jianghu’s rainy night and the lamplight that burns through ten years... 31Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 254 民 Strange Tales from the Min Tiao Bureau: Mian Zhuan 民调局异闻录之勉传 Er Dong Shuishou耳东水寿Mystery8.3M WordsCompleted This is the story of an immortal man spanning two thousand years. In every corner of history, he left his name behind. To some, he was a nightmare. To others, he awakened them from the nightmares that haunted them. At the beginning of the story, his name was Wu Mian. By the end, his name was Invincible. 22.5kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves

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   Amazing! Five thousand years of Chinese history.

5. 255 不 The Outlaw Hero 不良侠 Chasing the Azure Wind挽苍风Eastern Fantasy430k WordsOngoing The Wu Dynasty collapsed, and rival powers rose amid decades of chaos. This era came to be called the Calamity of the World. First, Luo Chuan marched on the royal capital with his long saber. Later, a single sword from Canghai pacified Jiangnan. With the Li clan's support, a new dynasty was founded under the name Datong, and peace finally returned to the land. Twenty-one years after the dynasty's founding, a sudden rain fell over Jiangnan one night. A strange visitor, a curious tortoise shell, a 2Reads8.1Score—Shelves

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   What's the point of writing skills on this platform? There are plenty of attention-seekers and countless people drowning their ideals. I'll write my ass off!

6. 256 我 Me! A Body of Purest Essence, and the Whole Martial World Wants to Sacrifice Me! 我！至纯之体，全江湖要我祭天！ The Rhythm of the River on the Jiang江上河之韵Eastern Fantasy180k WordsOngoing [Two powerful male leads: the aloof assassin and the demon hunter with crippled meridians] [Fantasy wuxia + conflict between species + political intrigue + redemption + an ensemble cast with multiple storylines] Ten years ago, humans and demons clashed in a battle that shook the heavens and earth. The Yunling Observatory and the Nethersea Celestial Palace sacrificed hundreds of people to power a sealing array. They sealed the great demon, but were nearly wiped out in the process. Only Zhou Che 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I'm really out of ideas.

7. 257 风 Wind and Blade 风与刀 The Little Tailor Wants to Be a Great Tailor小裁缝想成为大裁缝Eastern Fantasy611k WordsOngoing A tale of wind and blades, a tale of the jianghu and its people. The wind is carefree, the blade is swift. Zhao Qian never wanted a life on the road, but after killing someone, he has no choice but to wander and step into the jianghu, where swords are cold and women are fragrant. (Harem, not a single female lead) 180Reads—Score—Shelves

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   You can take a look. [Smile][smile]

8. 258 别 Don't Be Weak, Don't Provoke Her: An Angry Palace Maid Can Restore a Fallen Kingdom 别太弱，别招惹，宫女发怒能复国 Ethereal Fairy霓裳妖妖Ancient Romance748k WordsCompleted [Unusual premise + assassin’s rise + strong heroine + political intrigue + cold and heartless + mildly yandere + cool-headed lunatic + male lead rises from the nth place] * Su Mian was just a palace maid serving a princess. On the day the Southern Yan Kingdom fell, she watched everyone die before her without a flicker of emotion. The princess gave her an even more perilous mission. Until it was done, she had to stay alive. But in a world thrown into chaos, she was sold as a slave and forced to e 25.6kReads9.5Score4.1kShelves

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   Both are very good, and the authors write them very well.

9. 259 大 The White-Browed Hero of Great Song 大宋白眉 Zhang Xuanguo张渲国Eastern Fantasy302k WordsCompleted This story continues the first three books. This is the fourth and final installment. After achieving his goal, the Great Song's White-Browed Hero retires from the world of martial arts. After the assembly of the Sages of the Three Teachings, Xu Liang stays home to teach his disciples. Xu Fang, the Silver Halberd Marquis, and his disciples come seeking revenge, while Xu Liang wins over Guo Tianju, the unrivaled master of Xuantian. Little Sword God Cheng Ruoyong joins forces with the twenty-two s 1.9kReads7.0Score100Shelves

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   This book was narrated by teacher Wang Qing. The author is a Taoist priest, and the writing is grand in scope and captivating. Having just signed a contract with Tomato, it's definitely worth reading.

10. 260 绝 The Peerless Fragrance God 绝世香神 Luo Qinghou洛轻侯Xianxia157k WordsOngoing Su Heng, heir to the Prince of Zhenbei and the capital’s most notorious wastrel. Frail and sickly, he spends his days among the flowers, a romantic rake who can identify women by their scent. No one knows that his father was the last inheritor of the art of incense from the previous generation. His entire family was executed for refusing to make “longevity incense” for the imperial family. A friend of his father risked his life to save him. For fifteen years, Su Heng hid his abilities and played 182Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Su Heng, the heir of the Prince of Zhenbei, is the most notorious playboy in the capital. Frail and sickly, he frequents brothels and is a womanizer who can identify women by their scent. He was born with the legendary "Heavenly Fragrance Body," which awakened on the night he lay on the bed of a courtesan. He can perceive the "fragrance" of everything, such as the "sword fragrance" of a swordsman, the "body fragrance" of a beauty, and the "fragrance of power" of a ruthless tyrant. He can comprehend the universe through "fragrance tasting," and even plunder the "life fragrance" of others. He appears weak and frail, but in reality, he has reached the "Celestial Realm," capable of killing with a single sword stroke.

11. 261 小 Junior Sister Is a Walking Disaster 小师妹是个惹祸精 Little Sunflower小小向日葵Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, Li Mulan was a special forces soldier. She died while carrying out a covert mission, then was reborn in an unfamiliar era. In this life, she has a master whose martial arts are unrivaled and eight senior brothers of distinguished status. She thought she could lie flat for the rest of her life, but who could have guessed... Master, are you joking? Fine, I can learn medicine and the arts of divination, but why do I also have to study military strategy? Are you planning to sen 7kReads9.0Score1kShelves
12. 262 大 The Tale of White Brows of the Great Song 大宋白眉传 Zhang Xuanguo张渲国Eastern Fantasy341k WordsCompleted This book has been covered in a storytelling livestream. Xu Liang became the martial arts alliance leader? The Martial Saint Yu He survived? Lu Xiaoqian married Bai Yunrui? Volume One: The Tournament in Dongjing, reconciliation between the Three Upper Sects, and the unification of the eighty-one sects. After the great battle at Bixia Palace, Xu Liang returned home to live in seclusion. Emperor Renzong of the Four Emperors planned to hold a martial arts tournament in Dongjing. Xu Liang took par 8.5kReads7.5Score202Shelves
13. 263 天 The Celestial Immortal from Beyond the Heavens 天外浊仙 Luo Qinghou洛轻侯Eastern Fantasy133k WordsOngoing Immortals in the heavens use the mortal world as a chessboard, periodically cleansing it and wiping out all living beings. They regard the rise and fall of nations as tainted energy and erase it at will. Yet the crucial piece in this game is a so-called "good-for-nothing" whose dantian has been destroyed. Lu Zhiyu, heir to the Prince of Zhenbei of the Great Yan Dynasty, was born with blocked meridians and cannot cultivate inner power. He is known as the capital's number one good-for-nothing. Al 55Reads—Score—Shelves
14. 264 师 The Blade of the Master 师刀 Clear as All Things万象澄澈Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing Eyes like shooting stars, movements like lightning. A blade that kills, a sword that saves. This is a story about a young man and his blade. 5.8kReads9.0Score440Shelves

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    Pure martial arts, highly recommended.

15. 265 仙 Immortal Destiny: Entering the Dao Through the Furnace 仙缘，以炉入道 Three Cigars三支雪茄Eastern Fantasy590k WordsOngoing [Cold and Ruthless] + [Intelligence] + [Emotional Intelligence] + [Ensemble Cast] + [Beautiful Prose] + [Astonishing] + [No Clear-Cut Good or Evil] A good book deserves to be savored. This is a gradual, slow-burning story. First appreciate the prose, then absorb the atmosphere, feel the emotions, and grasp the wisdom. Only then will the story truly begin to shine. He arrives riding a seven-colored auspicious cloud, and you may think you have glimpsed the beginning of the plot. The initial charac 741Reads9.2Score106Shelves

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    [Not a light novel, but with a good writing style, a fantasy setting, intellectually stimulating, sensually romantic, and slow-burning.] Written in the style of Jin Yong, with the atmosphere and emotions of *Zhu Xian*. First, consider the writing style, then the atmosphere, and finally the intelligence. A cool young man navigates a whirlpool of adventure, glimpsing a sliver of opportunity within a small space. Supporting characters appear one after another, each with their own unique personality. [Most bad novels start off weak and get increasingly tedious], but this novel is the opposite. The plot unfolds gradually, a progressive storyline. Every ten or so chapters, the rating improves. Make a cup of tea, settle down, and savor the story; it gets more and more exciting with each reading. A few breaths later, "Who goes there?" A soft voice called out. "Excuse me, I wish to buy some ice grass. Do you have any?" Bai Ye's voice was clear and steady. A reply came from inside the house: "Please come in, the door is not bolted!" Then, there was the rustling sound of clothes being put on, carrying a hint of joy. Bai Ye gently pushed open the wooden door. Beside the fireplace, on a couch, lay a graceful figure in a pale yellow dress, her back to the door. Her waist was slender as a willow, her full, rounded hips like a full moon, and her black hair cascaded down her shoulders. Seeing this, Bai Ye did not enter. After all, it was inconvenient for the young woman to be alone. "Why does the young master linger outside? Come in and warm yourself so we can talk," the young woman's voice was clear and melodious. Bai Ye was not one to hesitate. After a slight pause, he finally stepped inside. The young woman turned around. Her face was like a painting, exquisite as porcelain, crystal clear and smooth as jade. Her skin was snow-white and translucent, soft and delicate, her full breasts taut, almost bursting out. Bai Ye's gaze flickered slightly, but he remained calm. Suddenly, a strange power surged into his body, making him stiff and unable to move. A gentle breeze caressed his face, and he was swept away by the soft wind, involuntarily drawn into that snow-white, warm embrace. Immediately, her captivating eyes and slightly parted red lips revealed pearly white teeth, as if hinting at spring's arrival. Then, she felt a delicate, boneless hand, its fingers moving like flowing clouds across her skin, the tips of the soft fingers dancing gracefully, drawing circles with fluid grace.

16. 266 刀 The Silent Blade 刀不语 LazyEastern Fantasy1.9M WordsCompleted Someone once asked me, “What is the jianghu?” I thought for a moment. I thought of a jug of rough wine on the table, a distant figure walking away beneath the setting sun, a grave beneath the moon, and the cigarette burning down to ash in my hand right now. That person asked again, “Where is the jianghu?” I smiled and looked out the window. There were countless jianghus out there. One person is a story. Two people make a jianghu. 28.1kReads9.3Score3.2kShelves

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    Five storylines

17. 267 诸 Wandering Through the Martial Arts Worlds 诸天武侠逍遥 A Treeful of People一树人Anime Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted [Jin Yong fan fiction] [No System] [Decisive and ruthless] [Unmatched under heaven] [A thrilling ride] A modern young man unexpectedly becomes Liang Fa, a minor character who was killed by a single sword strike from the Mount Song Sect. Now that he knows the miserable fate awaiting him, how can he let history repeat itself in this life? Use his wits to claim the Nine Yin Manual! Rule the world of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. Junior Sister? She's mine!!! Lan Fenghuang? She's mine!!! And every oth 16Reads6.8Score—Shelves

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    A new Jin Yong martial arts fanfiction is here! Traditional martial arts, no system. The book's content: a gradual progression of fighting, romance, brotherhood, and career building; an invincible story with multiple female leads, each with her own unique story.

18. 268 灵 Immortal Journey Through the Spirit Realm 灵界仙旅 Xin Xin Xingmu欣欣醒目Eastern Fantasy101k WordsOngoing Tired of slow-burn xianxia stories about endless years of bitter cultivation? Eastern fantasy packed with passion and thrills, rapid-fire power-ups, and a continuous saga of fierce battles against other races. After Tang Kexing unifies the Ziyuan Continent, the shadowy Cangming tribes from beyond the borders quietly close in. Human generals bring their strengths to bear as forces of light and darkness clash fiercely, while strange celestial phenomena sweep across the continent. Dark currents sti 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Synopsis: A swordsman from the Northern Song Dynasty transmigrates to become an emperor. Features: exhilarating story, invincible protagonist, fantasy, time travel, alternate history. The premise is very imaginative and interesting. The plot is full of twists and turns, the story is tightly paced, and the descriptions are detailed. Hope you'll check it out. Story Summary: A swordsman transmigrates to become an emperor, eliminating evil along the way to become a celestial king.

19. 269 血 When the Blood Shadow Appears, Nothing Is Left Alive 血影一出，鸡犬不留 Zhu Zhiguo朱治国Eastern Fantasy125k WordsCompleted (Wuxia) (No System) (No Golden Finger) (Coming of Age) The Blood Shadow Sect, where protagonist Zhu Rui lives, was wiped out by a mysterious enemy three years ago. The Blood Shadow Ancestor led a few young disciples into hiding on Wulong Mountain. During a trip down the mountain to compete for the inner core of an Aoyin beast, they accidentally gave away their whereabouts. From then on, they were hunted throughout the jianghu! How will Zhu Rui save himself? And how will he unravel the layers of 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wuxia these days, everyone's writing about systems, what kind of rubbish wuxia is that? If the protagonist is invincible from the start, what kind of jianghu is that? Read this book, I'll post a chapter where the author writes about the villain's shining moments. This is the real jianghu. 100,000 Words, and there are about 10 fight scenes, each different, the writing style rivaling Jin Yong. **Extra Chapter: The Fierce Monk Dayou (Part Two)** Seeing his pursuers dead, the Arhat Dayou, the Thunderous Bell Arhat, was overjoyed and laughed loudly. Just as he was feeling smug, he caught a glimpse of someone standing quietly under the shadow of a tree not far away. The person was tall and thin, dressed in a black robe, with a ferocious red-faced mask with fangs covering his face. His arms were outstretched at shoulder height, and he was hopping and skipping towards him. The audacious Monk Dayou, confident in his unparalleled martial arts, would never fear such a pretentious charlatan. "Hey!" He roared, his voice like thunder, "Who are you, you little thief, daring to come and die!" The black-robed monster ignored him, offering no reply. When he was about ten feet away from the monk Dayou, he suddenly let out a sinister laugh, then leaped forward and viciously pounced on him! His ten long, jet-black fingernails, like poisoned eagle claws, carrying ten plumes of foul black energy, aimed straight for the monk Dayou's heart! The monk Dayou was prepared; without even raising an eyelid, he flicked his finger lightly at the Sanskrit "Om" syllable on the bronze bell beside him. "Clang—" A clear, resonant bell rang out, and several beams of golden light shot from the surface of the bell, all striking the man. After a sizzling sound of blue smoke, several large holes were burned through his black robe, revealing pale skin beneath. However, the man seemed completely oblivious, his momentum undiminished, his jet-black claws already at his chest in an instant! The monk Dayou suddenly sprang back three feet, simultaneously channeling his energy into his palm and striking forward with tremendous force! "Bang!" The palm struck the black-robed monster squarely in the chest. The man's body was sent flying as if struck by a heavy hammer, crashing to the ground and sliding several more feet. When he sprang to his feet again, his neck was twisted unnaturally, drooping limply in front of his chest. After a series of teeth-grinding cracking sounds, he actually grabbed his own head, forcefully turning it back into place, tapping it back and forth, and letting out several more ghostly howls, seemingly quite satisfied with his "bone-setting" technique. Then, he leaped and bounded forward, fearlessly charging towards the monk Dayou. The monk Dayou had traveled far and wide, witnessing many strange people and events, but such a bizarre situation was unprecedented. He was filled with suspicion: Could it be that he had killed too many people, his bloodlust rising to the heavens, truly attracting ghosts from the underworld? "Hmph!" He immediately sneered, a surge of arrogance rising within him, "I am a disciple of Buddhism, with seven Buddhas protecting me three feet above my head! Let alone a mere little ghost or zombie, even if the Ox-Head and Horse-Face of the Underworld, or the Judges of Yin and Yang personally came, what would I fear!" The monk Dayou took out a string of ancient Buddhist beads from his robes, hung it around his neck, and solemnly uttered the six-syllable mantra. Golden light flowed from the beads, and seven golden Buddha phantoms, each about a foot square, slowly rose, rotating around his body, emitting the light of relics. A seven-colored rainbow descended from the void, connecting heaven and earth. The "strange man" seemed oblivious to the demon-subduing phenomenon of the Buddha's light illuminating him and the golden Buddhas protecting him. He showed no reaction to the Buddha's light shining on him, mechanically swinging his claws, aiming straight for the monk Dayou's chest. Seeing this, the monk Dayou laughed heartily, scoffing, "I thought it was some kind of formidable monster, but it's just a puppet manipulated by the Yan family of Hunan!" He hooked his foot along the rim of the bronze bell, causing it to tip over. Dayou stepped back, crouched, and with a swift movement of his right arm, easily caught the massive bronze bell, as thick as a water bucket, in his arms. Then, he channeled his energy into his left palm, golden light surging at the edge, accompanied by the faint sounds of wind and thunder. With a soft shout, his left palm, like a mountain-splitting axe, cleaved straight towards the end of the bell! "Zzz—" A sharp sound rang out, like a swift knife slicing through tender tofu! The bronze bell, over two inches thick, was carved open by his bare hand, the cut surface smooth as a mirror! Dayou held the bell up with both hands, bringing the newly cut opening close to his mouth, while the bell's mouth faced the charging "strange man." He took a deep breath, gathered his strength from his dantian, and roared at the cave entrance, "Get out—!" This shout was like a thunderclap exploding in mid-air! The sound waves gushing from the bell's mouth solidified into a violent, incomparably powerful white sonic wave, instantly slamming into the "strange man"! "Pfft!" The "strange man" didn't even utter a sound; his entire body was shattered like rotten wood by the sonic wave! The sonic wave continued its momentum, whipping up countless fragments of stone and grass, transforming into a roaring, furious dragon that crashed straight into the grove of trees! Like a hurricane passing through, "Crash—!" A devastating roar followed, and three or four trees as thick as bowls snapped in two. The remaining trees were also blown about by the gale, their broken branches and leaves billowing into the air, blotting out the sun. The gale gradually subsided, and the dust settled. From the tangled wood, a figure staggered out. His clothes were tattered, barely covering his body. He staggered a few steps toward the monk Dayou, his mouth agape, making "uh-uh" sounds as if he wanted to say something, but suddenly he spat out several mouthfuls of blood, then collapsed to the ground, convulsing twice before falling silent again, dead. The monk Dayou put down the bronze bell, strode to the corpse, and turned it over with his toes. Upon seeing the face clearly, he spat and said hatefully, "Hmph! It really is Yan Lao Er! Daring to court death in front of me!" Then he thought, Hunan Xiangxi is a thousand miles away from Qinghai, and he had no enmity with the Yan family who controlled corpses. Why would they chase him all this way? The fierce battle earlier had exhausted him considerably, and his internal energy was churning in his dantian. The monk Dayou had no time to think further; he found a secluded corner, sat cross-legged, and began to meditate and regulate his breathing.

20. 270 开 From the Start, I Scavenge the Battlefield and Find My Way to Unrivaled Power 开局战场捡破烂，捡出个天下无敌 Never Look Back in This World人间莫回首Eastern Fantasy112k WordsOngoing When Heaven itself has fallen, will you scavenge among the corpses just to scrape by, or take up your sword and deliver a powerful cure to this ailing world? Qin Lü is an orphan who scavenged weapons from mountains of corpses after the war to trade for food. The first things he learned were not benevolence and morality, but how to survive like a stray dog. Then an old man in white showed him that even the fury of an ordinary man could summon thunder from the heavens and divine weapons from the s —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Three orphans rely on each other for survival amidst the flames of war, scavenging weapons to exchange for food. After a chance encounter with a powerful Taoist priest, they embark on a path of cultivation. Their master, with the body of an immortal, saves people and is hunted down by the imperial court. The disciples inherit his legacy, seeking the Tao with their swords and protecting the people with the law.

21. 271 江 A Wandering Swordsman with a Heavy Heart, Who Cuts People Down at the Drop of a Hat 江湖浪子心事重一言不合就砍人 Little Stone Eggs石头蛋蛋Eastern Fantasy107k WordsCompleted A traditional wuxia tale, with no System and no golden finger. Just a young man, a broken blade left behind, a blood feud, a truth he desperately seeks, and a secret that will rock the martial world… —Reads—Score—Shelves
22. 272 暗 Tales of the Dark River 暗河传 Zhou Munan周木楠Eastern Fantasy566k WordsCompleted The Dark River can assassinate imperial relatives in the capital and destroy powerful clans and sects in the wilds. It is the foremost assassin organization, feared by all martial world figures. But the Dark River's leader, the Grand Patriarch, is growing old, and his control over the organization is gradually slipping away. After the Grand Patriarch is gravely wounded during a mission to kill Tang Er, the second master of the Tang Clan, several family heads within the Dark River send assassins 7.2kReads9.3Score896Shelves

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    The Rascal Does Not Dream of Red Mansions series (I can't get Jun Youyun's books to work here, I don't know why) and Under Heaven

23. 273 千 A Thousand Nights of Bone Gambling 千夜赌骨 Yi Feng 6096一峰6096Historical126k WordsCompleted [Fantasy power fantasy, bone-based revenge] Enter the Thousand Nights Gambling House, and you’ll leave either dead or alive, either beast or bone. Sun Mo was once the fiancé of the Third Princess of the Phoenix Clan. Framed in an instant, he was thrown into the gambling house to be sacrificed in three rounds. Everyone laughed at the weak scholar, certain he was doomed. But no one knew the secret in his bloodline, or the soul hidden in his bones. Use bone to summon the soul, wager life itself. 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The path of the martial arts world is fraught with difficulty. You and he will be needed along the way. Bet this book will be a hit.

24. 274 少 The Blood of Youth 少年歌行 Zhou Munan周木楠Male-Channel Fanfiction1.0M WordsCompleted The live-action adaptation of The Blood of Youth premieres exclusively on December 26. A passionate young man dressed in red, a penny-pinching owner of a dilapidated tavern, and the first disciple of a powerful martial clan: the three seem to have nothing in common, until they meet one snowy night. Each with their own agenda, they set out together to escort a coffin made of gold to the frontier city of Bilo. Along the way, they are hunted by forces from every side: the elite assassin duo Yue Ji 5.4kReads9.5Score670Shelves
25. 275 谓 The Legend of Wei Xia 谓侠传 Star-Chen Swordsman星宸剑客Eastern Fantasy2.5M WordsOngoing [Traditional Wuxia] [Not mindless] [Sword cultivator] [Ensemble cast in the martial world] The martial world may be old, but people’s hearts are cruel, and chivalrous heroes are hard to find. They say there are no heroes in this martial world. “Perhaps this world has grown a little filthy. There are too many things that should be settled with a sword!” Mo Xiao says, “Though my heart is troubled, this sword of mine should be wielded by them too. This sword is called Chivalry!” Mo Xiao simply beli 202Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Traditional martial arts, high-level sword cultivators are a must-see!

26. 276 过EN The River-Crossing Pawn 过河卒 Ask Not of the Martial World莫问江湖Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing The world is a game of chess, and its people are the pieces. Qi Xuansu is a pawn that has crossed the river: there is no turning back, only pressing forward. 109Reads9.1Score—Shelves

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    These are all good martial arts/fantasy novels with excellent writing. Some are a bit slow to start, but if you can read them patiently, you'll enjoy them very much.

27. 277 剑 Sword, Flower, and Sword 剑与花与剑 Zhou Munan周木楠Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing You are the flower of a turbulent age, and I am the sword sworn to protect you. A flower can become a sword, but a sword can break, too! One is the illegitimate prince of the Nanye Kingdom, hidden in an enemy nation for years. The other is a general's daughter, whose entire family was slaughtered, leaving her to survive in the world disguised as a eunuch. They meet in Lanling City, and from then on begin a perilous life on the run. “You had so many choices. Why choose me?” “Because I think we ar 1.4kReads8.7Score185Shelves
28. 278 两 A Fateful Encounter of Yin and Yang 两仪奇缘 Mang Miao莽眇Eastern Fantasy878k WordsOngoing A high-energy story about growth. Can't beat them? Use simulations to find their weaknesses! Your cultivation technique is inefficient? Use simulations to improve it! Want to learn your opponent's moves? Record them in a simulation, and they're yours! Can't find a martial art that suits you? Create your own through simulation! In a world where spiritual energy has run dry, two boys are drawn into the martial world by a village massacre. This is a story of youthful passion and growth. The boys en 211Reads9.4Score130Shelves

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    This one is pretty good, you can take a look.

29. 279 听 Listening to Bamboo: The White-Clad Wanderer Who Never Returned 听竹辞：白衫无归 Stream Breeze and Lean Horse溪风瘦马Eastern Fantasy186k WordsOngoing In Listen-to-the-Bamboo Cove, deep in the bamboo groves of Jiangnan, Shen Qingci wears peach-red robes and carries eyes like colored glass. He guards the tranquil seclusion of the hidden Shen clan, despising power games and longing for freedom. But when the heroine Su Muyan appears and the secret of the Guizang Seal comes to light, he is swept into a vortex of conflict between orthodox and demonic factions, with the demon clan stirring in the shadows. Betrayed by his clan uncle and left to griev 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The laughter was clear and bright, carrying a hint of madness and carefree abandon, like a drunken immortal, dashing and debonair, yet exuding an arrogance that looked down upon the world. The laughter echoed in front of the mountain gate, making the leaves rustle.

30. 280 风 The Wind Sweeps the Candle by the West Window 风卷西窗烛 Yi Lingling忆泠泠Eastern Fantasy245k WordsOngoing A young man enters the jianghu for the first time and conceals his identity. Though he has no wish to get involved, he is drawn into conflicts between the jianghu and the imperial court. "What will you choose?" the old man before him asked. The young man picked up a black stone and placed it on the board. "This is my choice." (The male lead plays both sides of the law. The romance is minimal, with most of the story focused on the plot.) 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's a tale of power struggles and intrigue. Those interested can take a look; feedback is welcome.

31. 281 碧 Twin Blades of the Blue Blood 碧血双锋 Remembering the Zither Strings知忆锦瑟弦Eastern Fantasy208k WordsOngoing During the Taipingxingguo era of the Northern Song dynasty, the succession arrangements of the Alliance of the Golden Coffer cast suspicion on Prince Qi, Zhao Tingmei, and the political and martial worlds were plunged into turbulent intrigue. By a twist of fate, two young heroes find themselves drawn into a battle against destiny. As the saying goes: One promise stirs up dust and wind, and the long road brings waves. So many things happen in the martial world, yet none dare ask what goes on at c 18Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This wuxia novel imitates Jin Yong's style. The writing is decent, the characters' inner thoughts are described delicately, and the fight scenes are very exciting. Highly recommended! [Heart emoji]

32. 282 神 The Return of the Condor Heroes: Guo'er, Do You Know What You Did Wrong? 神雕：过儿，你可知错？ Teacher Iruka伊鲁卡老师Male-Channel Fanfiction2.3M WordsCompleted Who says the Divine Condor Hero has to suffer a tragic life of widowhood? Yang Guo is determined to defy fate and rewrite his destiny! On the day he is crowned emperor, Xiaolongnu wears a phoenix coronet and bridal robes, becoming empress of the realm, while his other consort wears splendid silks and casts him sidelong glances. Is it gratitude, conquest, or an entanglement ordained by fate? See how Yang Guo breaks free of his tragic destiny, claims both the empire and its beauties, and establish 2kReads8.4Score122Shelves

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    This book cleverly blends martial arts elements, featuring vivid interactions between Yang Guo and his love interest, an impressive martial arts progression system, and a grand ambition to save the world that adds depth to the story.

33. 283 混 God of Chaos! 混沌之神！ The Person Who Loves Me Most最爱我的人Urban260k WordsOngoing [This book is also known as: Nine Revolutions Profound Art | In the later stages, Xin Mo will overpower the Great Sage and Erlang, because he cultivates the complete Nine Revolutions Profound Art.] [An exceptionally long character-growth arc in the early stages] [Every five chapters form a little story arc. I put my heart into every word, and hope you enjoy it!] Civilization has fallen, a new age of chaos has begun, and humanity's darkest impulses spread without end... He emerged from the chaos 7.7kReads—Score651Shelves

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    Beautifully written, a must-read for Stephen Chow fans, a comic-book-quality novel worth pondering! Every sentence is meaningful, no unnecessary words or scenes!! The theme is novel, the logic is meticulous, and the style is stunning!!!

34. 284 世 Your Highness, My Sword Saint Identity Has Been Exposed 世子殿下，我的剑圣身份被曝光 Mu Yi Shisan木易十三Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted Ten years ago, he accidentally stumbled upon a princess bathing in the capital. His father sent him to the northern frontier to study under a master. Ten years later, he returned to the capital and met the princess again. But he never expected his princely father to arrange another marriage for him. Watch as Wang Quan turns the world upside down! 46kReads8.6Score3.9kShelves

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    Nice…

35. 285 神 The Return of the Condor Heroes: Sectarian Intrigues 神雕后记：教派风云 Xia Guoqing夏国庆Male-Channel Fanfiction276k WordsOngoing What happened between the later years of The Return of the Condor Heroes and the early years of The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber? How did the rise of the Ming Cult and the founding of Wudang and Emei shape the martial arts world of the Central Plains? What stories lie behind Zhang Sanfeng, Baisun Daoren, Yanbo Diaosou, Guo Xiang, Yang Dingtian, Dujie, and the others? Come and find out! 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Wuxia novels: stories between "The Return of the Condor Heroes" and "The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber"

36. 286 笑 The Smiling, Proud Wanderer: One Sword Ends Old Feuds 笑傲江湖之一剑泯恩仇 Uncle Xiao逍叔Eastern Fantasy543k WordsOngoing A traditional wuxia novel [not a power fantasy, with martial arts techniques and fast pacing] Zhang Yixiao enters the world in person, taking on the identity of the Ghost-Faced Wanderer and hiding his tracks as he moves through the martial world under two identities. After defeating all the heroes of the realm as the Ghost-Faced Wanderer and rising to the top of the martial world rankings, he rides with sword in hand and wind at his back, roaming freely on horseback. But an earth-shaking consp 20Reads—Score—Shelves
37. 287 天 From Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils to The Legend of the Condor Heroes: A Century of Heroes 天龙到射雕：百年英雄志 Laoshan Submarine崂山潜水艇Male-Channel Fanfiction334k WordsCompleted After Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils comes to an end, what new stories will unfold among the characters, martial arts, and legends left behind in the jianghu? What new twists of fate await Shen Yikui, a heaven-blessed prodigy? Read Tomato's latest martial arts masterpiece, the pinnacle of the genre. 2Reads6.9Score—Shelves

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    It features martial arts, a world of chivalry, and Chinese people don't lie to each other.

38. 288 紫 Purple Mist Manor 紫雾山庄 Yuzhu Pavilion玉竹轩Eastern Fantasy3.2M WordsCompleted In the Nine Provinces of the Great Qian, the imperial court and various martial arts factions are all deeply intertwined. Under the protagonist's leadership, a small martial arts group navigates the various factions, gradually growing stronger. This is the story of a small faction's rise. 10.9kReads8.4Score946Shelves
39. 289 在 I Am Yang Dianfeng 在下杨巅峰 Zhang Gengnian张庚年Eastern Fantasy669k WordsCompleted My name is Yang Dian Feng. I almost said Sheep Epilepsy. I transmigrated. Don't ask how; the long and short of it is, I transmigrated. There are so many transmigrators these days. One more makes no difference, and one less makes no difference either. Please leave your brain at the door! Power levels: Qi Refining, Acquired, Fetal Breath, True Essence, Subtlety, Flawless, Dao Body, Celestial, Deification. The Fetal Breath, True Essence, Subtlety, Flawless, and Dao Body stages together make up the 54Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Qi Refining, Acquired Qi, Fetal Breathing, True Essence, Subtle Enlightenment, Leak-Free Qi, Dao Body, Celestial Being, Deity Transformation 😏😏😏😏 Did you think the protagonist would reach these realms? Wrong! The protagonist doesn't follow realms; he's directly empowered by the system. Let's see how functional martial arts and cultivation levels in this other world compare, and see who's more powerful! 😄😄😄😄 Let's see how many different martial arts I can write in this book! 🤔🤔🤔🤔2

40. 290 综 Wuxia Crossover: I Am a Sword Immortal in the Apocalypse 综武，我在末世当剑仙 Meteor流星丷Male-Channel Fanfiction292k WordsCompleted The apocalypse struck without warning! Natural disasters, human calamities, zombies, mutated beasts, and even the uncanny appeared one after another. Some humans awakened as Evolvers, barely able to fight back. In a world where the strong ruled, the rest of humanity could only become the Evolvers’ slaves and tools, driven around at their masters’ whim for the meager scraps of food that might fill their stomachs. Li Yifeng was an ordinary man who couldn’t evolve. By chance, he obtained a sword-sh 529Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A combination of post-apocalyptic setting and martial arts elements, both worlds are well-written; worth checking out if you're looking for something to read.

41. 291 我 I Transmigrated Again and Again II 我又双叒叕穿越了II Zhang Gengnian张庚年Anime Fanfiction599k WordsCompleted Tian Jingyuan has transmigrated again. He has no idea how it happened, but it’s happened again... Continuing his transmigration journey from the previous book, he’ll keep leveling up, and the worlds ahead are about to enter the realm of fantasy. Tian Jingyuan: I want to go to Perfect World! Infinite Cube: Your wish is my command! 9Reads—Score—Shelves
42. 292 别 Don't Believe This Me 别信这个我 Mo Shiyi陌十一8k WordsCompleted Don't believe this me. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Thirty years ago, half of Linhai was burned down. One person walked out of that fire and never returned. In the secret vault, there was an ebony waist tag, registered for thirty years without anyone canceling it. "Cancelling it is tantamount to death." This debt, recorded in Chapter 27, only begins to be addressed. #SavingYourBookShortage

43. 293 通EN The Netherworld Scholar Immortal 通幽小儒仙 You Zi Yin油子吟Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted “Where is this?” “Perhaps... the River of Forgetfulness...” “Who are you?” “Wuchang...” “I've never heard of anyone called Wuchang in this world.” “From now on... that's who I'll be!” The soul crosses the River of Forgetfulness, while its thoughts remain on the other shore. What is gained from all beings must be returned to all beings. When Su Mo woke up, he was no longer in his former life. He went to the capital to sit the imperial examinations, but accidentally stumbled into an immortal schem 63.7kReads9.4Score6.7kShelves

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    These two are pretty good.

44. 294 这 Is This Really the Jianghu? 这也是江湖？ Boring Comb无聊的梳子Eastern Fantasy586k WordsOngoing New book: The Inn That's Always on the Verge of Going Under. Why spend all day fighting and killing? Wouldn't it be better to farm and run an inn? A bedtime story made just for Chinese readers. Enjoy the story, get some good sleep, and good night, mwah~ Pure wuxia. No brainless plot, no System, one female lead, a coming-of-age story set in an alternate history. In the final years of the Xuan Dynasty, the times are turbulent. Rebels and insurgents rise within the realm, while foreign invaders th 144Reads7.1Score—Shelves

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    Come in and take a look, give me some suggestions or something.

45. 295 三 The Sequel to Three Gates Street 三门街前后传 Anonymous佚名Historical285k WordsCompleted The Three Gate Street: Before and After, also known as The Complete Tale of the Eight Swords, Seven Heroes, and Sixteen Noble Men, is a long Qing dynasty chivalric novel by an anonymous author. The book has thirty-three chapters and around 280,000 characters. Set during the Zhengde era of the Ming dynasty, it tells of the eunuch Liu Jin and the corrupt minister Shi Hongji, who seize power, wreak havoc in government, and persecute loyal officials. The story follows heroes and heroines such as Hon 39Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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    It's not just about martial arts, but also about chivalry; the interpretation of "chivalrous spirit" runs throughout, conveying inspiring values. [Original work enthusiast][Original work enthusiast][Original work enthusiast]

46. 296 逍 The Legend of Carefree Wanderers 逍遥传说 x Carefree Wanderer xx逍遥客xEastern Fantasy280k WordsOngoing With sword in hand, I roam the world and drive demons from the land. Ask where I come from, and my sword points to the Carefree Sect. One story, one life: the martial world is treacherous, filled with hidden tigers and crouching dragons. I will uphold justice and restore peace to the realm... —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    For true martial arts and the real Jianghu (, the world of martial arts and chivalry), you have to read *The Legend of the Carefree Swordsman*...

47. 297 丹 Sword and Brush 丹青剑书 Bei Jiutian北九田Historical103k WordsOngoing Dynasties rise and fall, alliances form and break, until the world descends into chaos. Horses thunder across battlefields strewn with iron weapons, while lives scatter like blades of grass. Heroes roam the wilderness, scholars sit in the halls of power, nobles dwell deep within their palaces, and the common people toil in distant fields. The world drifts through its upheavals, yet all are part of it. (This is an alternate history.) 21Reads—Score—Shelves
48. 298 江 Dreams of Jianghu in the Night Rain 江湖夜雨梦 Sanwen Jiuqian三文酒黔Ancient Romance238k WordsOngoing Black-hearted schemer vs. aloof beauty Traditional wuxia [Fantasy wuxia + no misunderstandings + devoted couples + tragic romance + love of home and country + ensemble cast] "The Rise of Five Orphans" As the Southern Zhou Dynasty nears its end, the greatest sect in the land is wiped out. The young have a world of their own! Wherever people gather, there is a martial world; wherever there is wine, there are stories. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A new type of fantasy novel set in a chaotic world of martial arts and chivalry. The male protagonist, a chosen one, loses his entire family to annihilation and seeks revenge. The female protagonist, with an unfortunate childhood, becomes a top assassin, her inherent kindness forged yet forced to submit to the harsh realities of life. Living in a confused world, the two redeem and exploit each other, yet remain deeply infatuated. A pure love story without misunderstandings. The male protagonist, ambitious and understanding, is devoted to the female protagonist. She will never abandon her principles for anyone or anything. The supporting characters each have their own identities, missions, and complete stories; they are not merely tools for the protagonists' romance! The villains are intelligent, flesh and blood, and have reasons for their wickedness. It's not a story of pure evil, but rather a tale of a group of young people saving the world, each fulfilling their duty, their love for their country and family not contradicting their personal romance. The interconnected plots and stories encompass various styles: father-son, mother-daughter, romantic, brotherly, and compassionate—a truly vivid and compelling martial arts tale. Recommended rating: 100 stars.

49. 299 山 A Game of Mountains and Rivers 山河弈局 Ding Ling Facing the Wall面壁的丁零Eastern Fantasy468k WordsCompleted (A traditional wuxia story, with no fantasy elements, no System, and no wish-fulfillment. If that's not your cup of tea, please read no further. This is dedicated to those who still dream of the jianghu.) During the upheaval of the Five Barbarians, the martial world is divided into north and south by the river. The Shanhe Society rallies under the banner of “protecting the realm,” but hidden power struggles gradually drive a wedge through its ranks. A sudden upheaval in the maple forest sets eve 7Reads6.5Score—Shelves

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    This is absolutely the martial arts experience you've been looking for. No time travel, no system, no cultivation—readers who prefer fast-paced, light novels should proceed with caution. It's dedicated solely to those with a dream of the martial arts world. A rare tale set in the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms period, it features various sects and factions such as the Mountain and River Society, the Mo Clan, the Chongxu Temple, and the White Horse Temple, along with historical figures like Murong Chui, Liu Laozhi, and Sima Daozi, all presenting a grand drama of political intrigue and martial arts! Welcome to the blood-soaked martial arts world of the Sixteen Kingdoms!

50. 300 半 Pine Breeze on the Ridge, Moonlight on the Mountain 半岭松风半山月 Fish Beneath the Ice冰底鱼Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Alternate History + Political Intrigue + Martial Arts + Two Strong Leads + Happy Ending + Mutual Devotion and Healing + No Brain-Dead Plotting + No Rebirth, Transmigration, or System] Lin Kuo, son of Duke Zhongsu of the Southern Zhou, suffers a family catastrophe in his youth and is shunned and isolated by the powerful aristocratic clans. He struggles through a difficult upbringing, carrying on the legacy of his father and elder brother as he carefully advances, bides his time, and plots to ref 74Reads7.9Score—Shelves

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    This book is excellent in both plot and writing, and it's already completed! Lin Kuo suffers a family tragedy and grows up amidst coldness and isolation. He carries on his father and brother's legacy, proceeding cautiously and patiently, plotting and scheming to restore order to the court. He is fortunate to meet Yun Jiangyue, the leader of a Jianghu assassin organization. Their meeting and mutual understanding lead them to join forces to find the truth, overcoming numerous dangers, supporting each other, and healing one another in a chivalrous tale.

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